Carnival Announces Progress on Its 5,000-Passenger Mardi Gras Vessel
After announcing back in mid-June that it intends to sell off at least six of its ships to help cut costs, Carnival Corporation (NYSE: CCL) (NYSE: CUK) struck a more positive note yesterday when it reported significant headway in construction of its new cruise ship, Mardi Gras. The massive vessel, accommodating 5,282 guests, is currently under construction at a shipyard in Finland and is slated for launch in February 2021.
Named for Carnival's first cruise ship, launched in 1972 and eventually decommissioned and scrapped in 2003, Mardi Gras features multiple themed "zones," giving it some resemblance to a maritime amusement park. In addition to guest rooms and dining, the vessel includes a small waterpark, a sports court, an adults-only retreat with a pool, and various spas and lounges.
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